Patents by Inventor William N. Anderson

William N. Anderson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20090230256
    Abstract: An adapter for use with a cable hanger which includes a U-shaped member having a center portion with legs securing a cable and securable to a structure. The adapter includes (1) a center platform defining an opening therein adapted to receive the legs of another cable hanger, (2) a pair of clamping members on opposite ends of the platform with feet spaced from the center platform and directed toward each other, and (3) legs on opposite sides of the platform and adapted to engage the cable hanger whereby the feet are held against the cable hanger center portion when mounted thereon. The clamping member feet are spaced apart less than the length of a cable hanger center portion, and the clamping members are elastically flexible to allow the feet to be separated sufficiently to clear opposite ends of a cable hanger center portion when mounting on the cable hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Felix G. Widlacki, William N. Anderson, Frederick W. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 4791721
    Abstract: A singulation system wherein a multiplicity of circuit board members, or the like, can be fabricated by assembling components in a predetermined array on a large planar board-like member with portions of the large member defining independent circuit board assemblies which are separated from each other by intervening slots. The system includes readily adjustable punch and die plate members and accomodating platens which accomplish separation of the independent board assemblies from the large board arrangement without damage to the components mounted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Assignee: Wand Tool Company
    Inventors: William N. Anderson, Thomas G. Anderson